From left: Fr Paul Carey, Fr Kelvin Barrett, Fr Peter O’Neill, former Superior General Fr Kevin O’Neill, Fr Peter Toohey, and Como Parish Priest Fr Ossie Lewis celebrate the centenary Mass on 3 November. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau “Let us live for Christ and not for ourselves” – St Columban’s motto. The Perth Missionary Society of St Columban celebrated its centenary to a full ...

Deacon Chris de Sousa’s ordination was held at his home parish of St Jerome’s in Spearwood on 3 November 2018. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord” – Romans 12:11. A packed Spearwood Parish of St Jerome witnessed their brother in Christ take another giant leap in his formation journey to serve the Lord. Auxi...

Fr Pitzen’s casket is ushered into the St Mary’s Cathedral by his loved ones. Photo: Josh Low. By Amanda Murthy  The people of God are made sharers in their particular way in the priestly, prophetic and kingly office of Christ, and have their own part to play in the mission of the whole Christian people in the Church and in the world – Catechism of the Catholic Church 897. “Father Paul...

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe blesses the Madonna dei Martiri and those on board to mark the Fishing Fleet’s 70th anniversary. Photo: Josh Low. By Matt Lau and Josh Low The seventh decade of the annual Blessing of the Fleet festivities saw thousands flock to Fremantle as the Blessed Mother was publicly honoured in the streets. The day began with a Mass celebrated completely in Itali...

From left: Rosa Ranieri, Christine Carolan, and Dr Terry Wilson cut the celebratory cake for the new Perth ACRATH office. Photo: Jamie O’Brien. “Every human being – man, woman, girl and boy – is made in God’s image.” – Pope Francis Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) has this week officially opened its new Perth base to further its work nationally. ...

From left: Curtin University tutor Naomi Moylan, Catholic Homes Senior Occupational Therapist and Project Manager Elizabeth Oliver, and Curtin University Unit Coordinator of Gerontology Anelle Young. Photo: Supplied. Catholic Homes, together with students from Curtin University‘s Master of Occupational Therapy course, have last week launched their joint life story movies project. Held at ...

MercyCare is a not-for-profit Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services.  The agency also provides care in the home and retirement living opportunities. Photo: Supplied. The City of Gosnells has given the go-ahead to a new $20 million aged care home to be developed and operated by MercyCare on its existing site in Maddington Road, Maddington. The ne...

The Narrogin Whitford United team took home the trophy at the fourth Southern Cross annual soccer tournament on 27 October at the Catholic John XXIII College. Photo: Kevin Clark. By Amanda Murthy   A collaboration between Narrogin Parish (St Matthew’s Church) and Whitford Parish (Our Lady of the Mission Church) proved to be a recipe of success, when the team referred to as Narrogi...

Bishop Don Sproxton encouraged the congregation to follow the example of Christ in accepting and welcoming the multicultural Church of Australia during the Unity and Diversity Mass. Photo: Ron Tan. By Amanda Murthy  Asking the question “What do you want me to do for you?” and extending a helping hand would be the best Christian approach towards a newcomer or someone who is seeking to migr...

Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton DD blesses a commemorative plaque for St Jude’s Church on Sunday 28 October. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau The culturally diverse parish of Lynwood/Langford celebrated its golden jubilee in multiethnic fashion on the Feast Day of Saint Jude. Bishop Donald Sproxton celebrated Mass on 28 October with concelebrants Father Terry Raj, Monsignor Tim Corc...